My brother, when you say “elections,” I’m assuming you’re talking about the federal elections, right? Because in Somalia, we’ve got Somaliland and Puntland—two self-declared autonomous regions—running their own local and parliamentary elections. These efforts showcase their attempts at governance, democracy, and stability, even while dealing with regional disputes and political tensions.
But here’s the real question: how can a federal election even happen when the federal government (FG) controls less than 50 square kilometers? The bigger issue we need to address is this: what exactly is the role of the FG and the President? Once we define that clearly—so it’s understood by everyone—we can start breaking out of this stagnation.
Thanks for the history lesson on Somalia’s elections, but let’s be real—the people and the system we’re dealing with today are completely different. What we need now is a fresh approach that prioritizes reconciliation, freedom, and resource sharing.
Somalia must focus on moving forward and allow regional autonomous while being part of the federal system, not backward. However, progress is hindered by a small group of elites who cling to a centralist ideology rather than embracing federalism. Unless we overcome this mindset, Somalia risks descending into instability akin to the Balkans in a short time.
Agree.. we must start from somewhere. The future can be reached when one moves towards it.. thanks for the comment.
My brother, when you say “elections,” I’m assuming you’re talking about the federal elections, right? Because in Somalia, we’ve got Somaliland and Puntland—two self-declared autonomous regions—running their own local and parliamentary elections. These efforts showcase their attempts at governance, democracy, and stability, even while dealing with regional disputes and political tensions.
But here’s the real question: how can a federal election even happen when the federal government (FG) controls less than 50 square kilometers? The bigger issue we need to address is this: what exactly is the role of the FG and the President? Once we define that clearly—so it’s understood by everyone—we can start breaking out of this stagnation.
Thanks for the history lesson on Somalia’s elections, but let’s be real—the people and the system we’re dealing with today are completely different. What we need now is a fresh approach that prioritizes reconciliation, freedom, and resource sharing.
Somalia must focus on moving forward and allow regional autonomous while being part of the federal system, not backward. However, progress is hindered by a small group of elites who cling to a centralist ideology rather than embracing federalism. Unless we overcome this mindset, Somalia risks descending into instability akin to the Balkans in a short time.